Lathe machine performs different machining operation on a lathe.
In operation the work piece may be supported and driven by anyone of the following methods :
Operations which are performed in a lathe either by holding the workpiece between centres or by a chuck are :
In operation the work piece may be supported and driven by anyone of the following methods :
- Held between centres and driven by carriers and catch plates.
- Held on a mandrel which is supported between centres and driven by carriers and catch plates.
- Held and driven by chuck with the other end supported on the tailstock centre.
- Held and driven by a chuck or a faceplate or and angle plate.
Operations which are performed in a lathe either by holding the workpiece between centres or by a chuck are :
- Straight turning
- Shoulder turning
- Chamfering
- Thread cutting
- Facing
- Knurling
- Filling
- Taper turning
- Eccentric turning
- Polishing
- Grooving
- Spinning
- Spring winding
- Forming
An operation which is performed by holding the work by a chuck or a faceplate or an angle plate is:
- Drilling
- Reaming
- Borning
- Counterboring
- Taperboring
- Internal thread cutting
- Tapping
- Undercutting
- Parting-off
Operations which are performed by using special attachments are :
- Grinding
- Milling
